By Dianne Anderson From mental-health struggles, rising overdoses, chronic disease and barriers to basic health care, some communities are taking the hit from all sides, but local leaders are looking to build up a new generation of public and community-health workers. They’ll meet residents where the healthcare system falls short. For students who may not ...

Long Beach City College (LBCC) will break ground on a new student housing facility at its Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), marking a major investment in supporting students and addressing housing needs that can affect their educational goals. Members of the community are invited to attend the October 8 groundbreaking ceremony and learn more about the ...

At its regular monthly meeting and annual re-organization of the Board on December 10, the Long Beach Community College District (LBCCD) Board of Trustees re-elected Trustee Uduak-Joe Ntuk as Board President for 2026, and Trustee Dr. Ennette Morton as Board Vice President. In this role, Ntuk will continue to preside over the Board meetings, act as chief spokesperson for the Board, ...

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn held a food giveaway event at LA Harbor College in Wilmington in which approximately 2,500 families received free groceries. This was the second of four massive food giveaways that Hahn is hosting in partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. Hahn’s office also partnered with the LA County ...

Long Beach City College (LBCC) once again hosted the HBCU Caravan, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. The event brought representatives from more than 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to campus, offering local students the opportunity to meet directly with HBCU admissions staff, receive hands-on application assistance, learn about scholarships, and explore academic programs ...

Long Beach City College (LBCC) proudly announces the renaming of its Liberal Arts Campus Library to the Bobbie Smith Library, honoring the college’s first African American librarian and a lifelong education leader for literacy, equity, and justice. “Bobbie Smith devoted her life to education—not just as a profession, but as a calling. Her service on ...

Summer Camps Cover Game Design, Trade Skills, Cybersecurity, and more for area high school students and adult learners, with free meals Long Beach City College (LBCC) has announced the 2025 Summer of Learning – a series of totally free, 8-week day camps designed to inspire and empower local high school students and adult learners. Camps ...

By Dianne Anderson Until now, most young women of color have yet to see a Black woman in a hard hat, probably for lack of visibility, but more likely, lack of opportunity. Not a lot of Black women are seen working construction sites, except for Robin Thorne, who goes on-site to make sure the job ...

By Dianne Anderson Celebrations of good times and energetic fun for Black History Month are breaking out about town, while other more cerebral thinkers will be brainstorming the next frontier in the battle for social justice. Reparations are still up for discussion focused on growth and sustainability, but it’s not just all about the money. ...

By Dianne Anderson Unplug, unwind, take a deeper breath with some time off from the political frenzy of the unrelenting loop, but first, indulge in a full immersion into the rhythm of Black excellence. On Wednesday, February 12, Irvine Valley College campus will liven up with a live drum circle, connect with the community and ...